Organometallic alkane CH activation

• Published in: Journal of organometallic chemistry Vol. 689; no. 24; pp. 4083 - 4091
• Main Author: Crabtree, Robert H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 29.11.2004
• Subjects: Alkane functionalization; Oxidative addition; σ Bond metathesis; Alkane functionalization; Oxidative addition; σ Bond metathesis

The title topic is reviewed with emphasis on catalysis and on recent advances. Alkane σ complexes, Shilov chemistry and oxidative addition routes are covered. Attention is also given to σ bond metathesis, surface-bound organometallics and CH activation involving carbene complexes. Closely related re...